Belle Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Task 6 Done It's so funny, I spent the entire weekend sorting my stash and my photos and doing backups. Even put it in my status. I'm a bit behind with my e-mails so when I checked them, I saw that Task 6 was to sort your stash. Thankfully I'm done. I always unzip my files immediately and put them in a temp file until I can sort them. I keep collections together AND split everything up into files. Background papers, and then the colors, buttons, flowers, All templates, etc. I know this takes up a lot of space, but I can just find things easier this way. Maybe once I've learned to use Picasa properly, I will get rid of a lot of the files. I also keep all my zipped files as I sometimes need to refer back to them, especially the actions and styles. I don't even get rid of the PNG files. I just cannot get myself to get rid of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Task #6: I don't really have an organization method. I'm not really sure where/how to even start so they're by collection right now Sorting by Collection is an organizational method! That's how I did it until I built up a stash large enough to break into categories. I still keep my supplies in their folders by collection, actually. I tag things so I can find them easier. I have it both ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Task #6: I don't really have an organization method. I'm not really sure where/how to even start so they're by collection right now Hi Heather You could think about using an product that allows you to tag your supplies. That way you can leave them in their collections. There is an advantage to that because its easy to find products of the same theme. All the PSP allow this, so I'm assume that Photoshop does too. There are also some good ones that are free to download. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momwife and friend Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Task #4 completed Winterwonderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podiumchick Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Task #5--done. Task #6--done. I used to have everything sorted by Paper, Embellishment, etc. but got so frustrated trying to find a single collection. I finally went back and put all the collections back together. So now I have a fold of collections, one for Christmas collections, one for all the ScrapSimple items. That particular folder is broken down by item: EmbTemp, WordArt, Shapes, Type Shapes, etc. I also have a folder for brushes. My old sort system is still in place for all my freebies. Windows Vista has a good search feature so this plan works for me. Coming back to add that I decided to use this opportunity to load brushes and styles into PSE. I put off doing it until I have several. I load brushes as instructed in the Brush ebook...is it Shalae's? And I use Add-O-Matic to load styles and actions. I just hate the time it takes to rebuild the thumbs database once I add. It's all done now! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieB Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Task 6 - I've spent some time today sorting things - I hope we don't have to finish to qualify for this task!! I did find all kinds of wonderful supplies I'd forgotten about. As for sorting, when I began, Ro was recommending splitting the collections into different folders, e.g. papers, embellishments, alphas, etc. I have folders & sub folders, like red papers, blue papers and buttons, holiday embellishments, etc. I am considering having folders for the whole collection, though - I almost never stick to one collection for a layout, and think I might like do more like that. I do have the example sheets separated out in their own directories, so I can browse them. I also have some tags attached (I have ACDSee, but wouldn't recommend it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #6 completed! I keep all of my Scrap Girls stuff separate from my other scrap stuff. I have one folder for Backgrounds and another for Embellishments. In the latter folder, I have sub-folders with names like Alphas, Brushes, Buttons/Charms/Keys, Flowers, Frames, Overlays, Paper Clips/Pins/Staples, Quick Pages, Ribbons, Tags/Journals/Mats, Templates, and Word Art. I also have theme folders for Babies, Christmas/Winter, Love/Valentine's, Easter, Autumn/Thanksgiving, etc. So far, I'm keeping all my collections together in a Collections folder. I'd rather not, but don't know how else to handle them. I don't yet have a way to tag(Picasa wasn't friendly to my computer.) I have the same setup in my non-Scrap Girls folder, except I have everything together no matter where it came from. I even renamed everything when I first started (uh oh), so there are some things that I've forgotten where they came from! It's not a great system, so I'm always looking for a better way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 TASK# 6 all by photos and scrapping supplies are on an EHD. I first unzip all my supplies to a folder called scrapbook NEW I keep all my collections together in folders by scrapping site but i make a copy of them and then break them up into different categories . Collections are in folders by the name of the scrapping site. Brushes, Actions, and Patterns are in their own folders ( they have sub folders like for brushes, grunge, alpha, holidays etc) I copy the new stuff into my folder called called Scrapbook Organized when i have the time and then sort the copy of the folder and break it up into sub folders. Some subfolders have subfolders, like embellies has lots of specific types ( buttons, frames, flowers, animals etc ) and word art has subfolders ( holidays, love, home, me etc), paper has subfolders ( specific colors and types, like stripped, sky etc) I used to use acdsee but i found it had its issues... especially since i go btween different computers with the same EHD. same for picasa...i found all kinds of things came up when i searched and it was hard to find stuff. also i find things are named differently and you may not find something...like you may want some bluish paper and if you put in blue you wouldnt get a paper that has the name colbalt or ocean Now i just go to the folder or sub folder and can see everything... sometimes i just use the operating system and do a search but it is much easier to search and see everything in the sorted folders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 January 9th – Task 7 Make a list of current ScrapGirls products you own and love but just haven't used yet. If you've used all the current products you own, look for 3 products in the ScrapGirls Boutique that you'd like to own. Requirement: Post links to the 3 products in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 What do you do if you haven't used all of your newest purchases? I know that I haven't used all of my new stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 What do you do if you haven't used all of your newest purchases? I know that I haven't used all of my new stash. Post links to 3 of those products in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task 7: COMPLETE I have these new current products in my stash that I really like but haven't used yet... STI Holiday Baking AYO Zoom Pages 4x6 Watercolor Baby Boy SS DLO Album Templates: 4x6 Watercolor Baby Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podiumchick Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #7 done. Lace It Up SS Paper Templates Bits And Bobs SS Digital Layout Template For Him Collection Mini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #7 done. Noteworthy Frames SS Embellishments_Clocks SSEmbellishments_Torn and Stapled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 SSEmb Whats on My Desk SS Emb Stitching Studio SSEmb Rounded Postage Thanks to everyone who helped me create the proper links! Task #7 done - I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelda Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #7 Done Creative Cats Biggie Semper Fi Collection Biggie Crazy Retro Days Collection Biggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Fancy Curls paper templates Holiday Magic embellies Crafty Kids value pack TASK 7 done These are all recent purchases that I haven't used yet. (edited because all the links were end to end on one line so it looked like one LOOOOONG link! LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becster Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task 6 complete. I organize as soon as I download, so I was up to date on this one. In my "Scrapping Stuff" folder I have a sub-folder for different sites. In my SG folder I keep my kits together by file name. I also have a folder for the clubs, too: "2011 Club" and each filed by month, and the same for the SS Club. I always need to find frames quickly, so I have a folder where I have copied frames from various kits. Actions, Brushes, Fonts and Styles each have their own folders as well. Christmas has its own folder, too. It sounds a lot more confusing that it really is, but it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becster Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #7: 1 Scrap Girls Anniversary Collection Silent Night Collection Biggie JIF 6: 12x12 Home For Christmas Some of my purchases from the most recent sale. Now I need to find the time to sit down and have some fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessrunningfingers Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #7 - Done Reflections of the Heart Collection Because of You Collection Candy Coated Christmas Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnB Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #7 Completed It would be a lot more fun to look for something I'd like in the boutique, but since I just bought a bunch of things with my Christmas gift certificate that my DD gave me this wasn't too difficult! Actually the Yesteryear Collection I've had for a while, but haven't used it (I don't think I have anyway LOL) Thanks Jen! MRE_SSEmb_DateSlides from December SS Club - http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/24423/ScrapSimple-Embellishment-Templates%3A-Date-Slides BMU Yesteryear Collection http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/13059/Yesteryear-Collection-Biggie PJO All About Edges http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/23804/Value-Pack%3A-All-About-Edges-Pack-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetC Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #7 done ASO WinterMagic Photo Masks SNU WintersWish Nano DEB DynBrush Baroque Borders1 http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/18255/Dynamic-Brush-Set%3A-Baroque-Borders-1-Biggie]Dynamic Brush Set: Baroque Borders 1 Biggie[/url] http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/21697/ScrapSimple-Embellishment-Templates%3A-Photo-Masks-Winter-Magic]ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Photo Masks Winter Magic[/url] http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/21488/Winter%27s-Wish-Nano-Collection]Winter's Wish Nano Collection[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster33 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task 7 Done These are the 3 Items that I really like and am anxious to use: ScrapSimple Templates Pop UpScrapSimple Templates Pop Up ScrapSimple Paper Templates Lace It Up ScrapSimple Paper Templates Lace It Up ScrapSimple Embellishment Template Calendar CubesScrapSimple Embellishment Template Calendar Cubes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida granny Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #7 done! Im always on the lookout for interesting frames and recently bought Jen Reeds Ripped Frames Light. Although I havent used them yet, I like their texture and am already thinking of possibilities. On my wish list is the sweetly nostalgic Blossom Hill Collection by Syndee Nuckles. I think it will look great with, among other things, sepia-tinted old photos. Im also eyeing Brandy Murrys Coastal Brush Set. I love the detail in them and think they will look terrific with beach and summer layouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnergirl Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Gingerbread kisses collection run collection mini Candy Cane Kisses These are all products I bought during the 40% off sale and haven't gotten to use yet. sses[/url]Task #7- check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather_dw Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Task #7: Water's Edge Collection (I own this but haven't used it in a layout yet, I don't think) These are two that I'd like to get: Reflections of the Heart Biggie Gol Boldly Collection Biggie and one more for good measure: Beachhouse Collection Biggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflykisses Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Task 7 - I have all 3 of these and haven't used any of them. Hope I got this link thing right ! My link My link My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garden_Girl Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Task #4 done. I'm catching up I promise!! Here is my Layout of my son's birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momwife and friend Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Tas #5 completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraphappen Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 task #7 Havne't yet used bees knees keys to happiness uptown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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